Club News
Club Results Wednesday April 2nd Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts Saturday April 5th Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts Ladies News Sunday April 6th Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts Spring Hamper Lady Captain Roisin sends best wishes to everyone for a very Happy Easter. She also wishes good luck to the ladies playing for the Spring Hamper on Friday 18th April. Check BRS for your time as the draw has been done and it’s an early start! The current weather forecast, and conditions are not as favourable as last week, so the strong advice is to bring an umbrella and waterproofs! Team Sheets. Ladies are reminded to get their names in for consideration for team selections before the end of the month. Donegal Shield in Bundoran Golf Club. This will take place on the 26th April and is always a great day for ladies golf in Co. Donegal. Sunday Members. Congratulations to Deirdre O’Toole who took the top honours this week with 36 pts. There was a great battle for runner up with 4 ladies in contention for BOT. Marian Overend on countback won from Mary Barrett. Winner – Deirdre O’Toole 36pts Runner-Up – Marian Overend 34pts BOT Club Results
Wednesday April 2nd Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts Saturday April 5th Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts Sunday April 6th Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts Club Results Wednesday April 2nd Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts Saturday April 5th Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts Sunday April 6th Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts Ladies news Donegal Shield A very strong ladies team has qualified to play in Bundoran Golf Club on 26th April. The team will be led out by Lady Captain Roisin McCormack. Eileen McLarnon, Frances Shannon, Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry, Roseanne Logue, Deirdre O’Toole, Marian Overend, Deirdre Hensey. Subs ; Iris Condron, Aedeen Conway. Spring Hamper A reminder to the ladies that the closing date for the Spring Hamper entries is Sunday 13th April accompanied by the fee of €15. The Hamper will be a draw format with the tee booked from 9.30am on Friday 18th April. Sunday Members Results Winner – Eileen McLarnon 35pts Runner-Up – Pamela Clinton 34pts Club News
Gents Results Wednesday 26th March Winner: Joe Gallagher (12) – 37 pts BOT Runner-up: Pat O'Neill (13) – 37 pts Saturday 29th March Winner: James Comiskey (24) – 39 pts Runner-up: TJ Evesson (18) – 37 pts Gross: Davitt Walsh (7) – 29 gross pts Sunday 30th March Winner: James Comiskey (23) – 42 pts Runner-up: Justin Green (10) – 40 pts Gross: Daniel Shields (6) – 30 pts Third: Chuck McTaggart (13) – 39 pts Ladies News Winter Links Captain’s Day Lady Captain Roisin McCormack extended her thanks to all those who took part in the winter links for the ’24 /’25 season. Despite some miserable seasonal weather at times, good weather seemed to follow the ladies links days apart from one event being cancelled. Monday’s event had been rescheduled from last week and what a great call it was. The scores reflected the fantastic weather with Celine Markey Cruit Island cruising home with an excellent 42 points. Order of Merit Mandy Coyne, Portsalon, put on display another fine round, not only winning the Gross but also the Overall Gross Winner for the Links with a total score of 47. Taking the Overall Indivdual Nett, with a total score of 24 and coming in a very worthy 3rd place on Monday was Maireaad Harkin, Gweedore. I can’t fail to mention the Letterkenny Golf Club 3 ball of Maura Cavanagh, Kay Kelly and Marian Keating who dovetailed the entire round and were unfortunate not to convert any of their birdie putts! However, they remained upbeat at the 18th reflecting on the fact they returned with their original balls, which is a major bonus. The ladies have never missed any of the Links and are always a welcome sight in Portsalon Golf Club. Order of Merit Gross Mandy Coyne 47 pts Order of Merit Nett Mairead Harkin 24 pts Winner – Celine Markey – 42 pts Runner-Up - Mary Ferry – 39 pts Gross – Mandy Coyne – 28 Gross pts 3rd Mairead Harkin – 38 pts bot 4th Florence Connolly – 38 pts 5th Cecilia Doran – 37 pts bot 6th Tracey Spence – 37pts Non- Qualifiers Winner - Patricia McGlynn 39pts Runner – Up Karen McGlinchey 37pts Front 9 – Clara McNeill 20pts Back 9 – Eileen Reilly 21 pts 2 @ 5th Hole Mandy Coyne 2’s @ 10th Hole Sandra McMonagle, Eileen Reilly, Dolores Devaney, Maeve Crowe, Brona Slevin 2 @ 15th Hole Ann Friel, Kathleen Rogers. Lady Captain’s Cruit Island Outing Just a correction on last week’s date! The date is 17th May and the list is in the locker room Donegal Shield Qualifier. The Inter Club Shield will be played on 26th April in Bundoran Golf Club. The qualifiers for the team will be played on Fri (alternate day ) 4th and Sunday 6th April. Spring Hamper. The hamper will be played on Friday 18th April. This is a Draw and names and entry fee €15 must be submitted by 13th April. Members Free Sub Congratulations to Jame Comiskey who won the Members Free Sub from everyone in the ladies branch. Passing of Teresa Cullen, Dungannon
Sympathies are extended on behalf of the President Mae & Lady Captain Roisin along with all members of Portsalon GC to Captain Brendan Cullen & Vice-captain Enda Cullen on the passing of their mother, Teresa Cullen, in Dungannon on Monday morning. The thoughts and prayers of all at Portsalon are with Brenda and Enda, alongside their families, at this time. Club Results Wednesday 19th March Winner: Alan O'Doherty (6) – 37 pts Runner-up: Seanan McAteer ( 8 ) – 36 pts BOT Gross: Dermot Shields (3) – 31 gross pts Third: Charlie McCahill (16) – 36 ps Sunday 23rd March Winner: Paul Gallagher (6) – 39 pts Runner-up: Aidan Cannon (13) – 38 pts Gross: Kevin Boyce (3) – 32 pts Third: Hugh McGinley (16) – 37 pts Ladies News Lady Captain’s Outing. The stunning Cruit Island Golf Club has been chosen as the venue for this year’s outing on the 18th May by Lady Captain Roisin McCormack. Details and a signing sheet are on the notice board in the locker room. Mark your calendar for our most popular ladies' golf outing and save your best golf! Winter Links Captain’s Day Lady Captain Roisin wishes everyone who has supported the winter links this year good golf and an enjoyable day on Thursday 27th March. Thanks to all the ladies who have supported the links this year throughout the winter. The forecast is looking tropical with a balmy 10 degrees promised. The odd jumper might need to be packed for the back 9! Dates for diaries 30th March – Members subs competition 4th April Alternate day and Sunday 6th April Main day. Qualifier for the Donegal Shield. 13th April Sign in sheet in locker room for the Spring Hamper Draw accompanied by entry fee €15. Tee Times 9.30 – 11am and BRS will be updated on the 14th April. 18th April Spring Hamper 26th April Donegal Shield in Bundoran Golf Club 30th April Club Match Play Teams – Sheet is on the notice board for names. Sunday Members Congratulations to Claire McGonigle who produced 7 pars and a couple of birdies to top the winners on Sunday 23rd March. The 11th isn’t the easiest hole in the world to birdie, so very well done to Claire! Winner – Claire McGonigle 34pts Runner Up – Mary Barrett 32pts Club Results
Wednesday 12th February Winner Joe Coyle (9) – 36 pts Runner-up: Dan Curran (15) – 35 pts Gross: David Bonner (3) – 28 gross pts Saturday 15th February Winner: Roy McCrory (7) – 42 pts Runner-up: Brendan Cullen (17) – 40 pts Gross: Sean Forbes (2) – 35 gross pts Third: Conal Drislane (16) – 38 pts Sunday 16th February Winner: Damon McBride (28) – 37 pts Runner-up: Paul Gallagher (6) – 34 pts Gross: Scott McBride (5) – 30 gross pts Third: Dave Hughes (13) – 34 pts Dates for your diary The 2025 golfing season is beginning to take shape and below are some dates for your calendar in Portsalon. Mon 17 Mar 2025 = Ladies & Gents Open Thu 27 Mar 2025 = Ladies Winter Links Sunday 30 Mar 2025 = Members Free Sub Competition Thu 3 Apr 2025 = Donegal Senior Alliance Fri 18 Apr 2025 = Ladies Spring Hamper Fri 2 May 2025 = Ladies Open Mon 26 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Tue 27 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Wed 28 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Sat 14 Jun 2025 = John Sweeney Memorial Sat 28 Jun 2025 = Brendan Cullen Captains Day Mon 7 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Total Golf Tue 8 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Patterson's Caravan Park Wed 9 Jul 2025 = Open Week- Letterkenny Driving Range Thu 10 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Donegal Hospice Fri 11 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Pat O'Neill Sat 26 Jul 2025 = Scratch Cup Sponsored By Manor Motors Sat 2 Aug 2025 = Charlie Canning Memorial Mon 4 Aug 2025 = Barton Cup Sat 16 Aug 2025 = Roisin McCormack Lady Captains Day Tue 19 Aug 2025 = Shaw Shield & Kernaghan Cup Sat 30 Aug 2025 = Mae Blaney Presidents Day Fri 10 Oct 2025 = Ladies Play In Pink Ladies News Portsalon Club President. Mrs Mae Blaney has taken over the position as President of Portsalon Golf Club for the next two years from Donal Callaghan. Mae has been a long standing member of the club and has held many positions from Lady Captain to various roles on committee for many years. Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and the ladies branch wish Mae every success in her new role, as she represents the club at various levels for the next couple of years. Mae is the 3rd lady to hold this position, after Kathleen McCormick and Betty Boal. Thanks is also extended to Donal for all his work in promoting Portsalon over the past two years. Ladies Winter Links The timesheet for the ladies links on Thursday 27th Feb will open on the 20th Feb. Book on BRS or call the club 074 915-9459 to reserve your time. ![]() Club News Captain's Drive-in for 2025 Congrats to our newly installed Captains and President for 2025 on their hugely successful Drive-in on Sunday morning. Having got the AGMs over on Friday and Saturday, they all officially took office and they made a strong start with three super drives to get them started! Our very best wishes to President Mae Blaney, Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and Gents Captain Brendan Cullen for the year ahead! A big crowd packed the course for a four-person scramble, with the winter sunshine just about managing to keep everyone at a reasonable temperature. Thanks to the catering team for fine spread of soup and sandwiches afterwards and congrats to all the winning teams on the day. Captain's Drive-In Scramble – Sunday 9th February Winner: D Shields, J Shields, C McGettigan & M Howard (5) – 53 nett Runners-up: N McConigley, M Barrett, C Ferry & D O'Toole (13) – 54 nett Gross: C. McCahill / C. Connolly / P. Durning / C. McTaggart (4) – 60 gross Third: S Barrett, J Barrett, C McFadden & H Doherty (17) – 55 Club Results Wednesday 5th February Winner: Gerrard Duffy (9) – 37 pts Runner-up: Seanan McAleer ( 8 ) – 35 pts Saturday 6th February Winner: Paddy Kelly Jr (13) – 42 pts Runner-up: Oisin Friel (17) – 41 pts Gross: David McCormick (+2) – 38 gross pts Third: Stephen Connolly (4) – 39 pts Dates for your diary The 2025 golfing season is beginning to take shape and below are some dates for your calendar in Portsalon. Mon 17 Mar 2025 = Ladies & Gents Open Thu 27 Mar 2025 = Ladies Winter Links Thu 3 Apr 2025 = Donegal Senior Alliance Fri 18 Apr 2025 = Ladies Spring Hamper Fri 2 May 2025 = Ladies Open Mon 26 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Tue 27 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Wed 28 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic Sat 14 Jun 2025 = John Sweeney Memorial Sat 28 Jun 2025 = Brendan Cullen Captains Day Mon 7 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Total Golf Tue 8 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Patterson's Caravan Park Wed 9 Jul 2025 = Open Week- Letterkenny Driving Range Thu 10 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Donegal Hospice Fri 11 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Pat O'Neill Sat 26 Jul 2025 = Scratch Cup Sponsored By Manor Motors Sat 2 Aug 2025 = Charlie Canning Memorial Mon 4 Aug 2025 = Barton Cup Sat 16 Aug 2025 = Roisin McCormack Lady Captains Day Tue 19 Aug 2025 = Shaw Shield & Kernaghan Cup Sat 30 Aug 2025 = Mae Blaney Presidents Day Fri 10 Oct 2025 = Ladies Play In Pink Ladies News Lady Captain 2025 The ladies branch of Portsalon Golf Club wish to congratulate, and send their best wishes to Roisin McCormack, who has been appointed as Lady Captain 2025. Roisin brings a lot of experience to the role having proudly served as Lady Captain previously. Mae Blaney has been appointed President of Portsalon Golf Club, joining Lady Captain Roisin at the helm. Mae, a long-time Portsalon member, has served in various roles for many years, including Lady Captain, and we wish her well for her 2-year term. The Captain’s Drive-In Bathed in typical glorious sunshine, calm seas, barely a gentle breeze, the members of Portsalon Golf Club gathered to watch the Captain, Lady Captain and President launch the 2025 golfing season. Not a nerve was shattered as each in turn drove their balls straight up the fairway, probably requiring a gentle chip with a wedge to reach the green. With much cheering and applause, the members began the annual scramble shotgun start. Congratulations to the ladies team of Noreen McConigley, Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry and Deirdre O’Toole who scored an impressive net 54 to come runner-up. Golfer of the Year 2024 There are not many weeks that I do not mention Deirdre Hensey in my notes, so it comes as no surprise she was announced as the winner of the Golfer of the Year 2024 at the AGM. Featuring in most, if not all of the qualifying competitions she was also the recipient of the Bronze Medal. Winning the Silver Medal was Pamela Clinton McDermott who is an ever steady feature in competitions. The Birdy Book was won by another consistent player who has already won the Ladies Matchplay in 2024. Deirdre O’Toole was top of the ladies for scoring birdies throughout 2024. Ladies Winter Links Results 6th Feb. Winner – Edith Neely (31) 37pts Runner-Up – Bríd Uí Chearnaigh (23) 36pts Gross – Mandy Coyne (8) 24 gross points 3rd – Evelyn O’Malley (39) 36pts 4th Mae Ferry (24) 35pts 5th Marion Keating (24) 35pts Front 9 – Florence Connolly (34) 20pts Back 9 – Ruth Irvine (35) 19pts 2’s Florence Connolly 2@5th Mary Harkin 2@5th Marion O’Sullivan 2@10th Bríd Uí Chearnaigh 2@10th Next Links Date – Thursday 27th. February Timesheet opens on the 20th @ 08.00 on BRS Club News
Portsalon EGM – Saturday January 4th, 2025 Portsalon GC has scheduled an EGM for Saturday 4th January, 2025 to take place in the Mulroy Woods Hotel in Milford. Full details have been issued to all members eligible to attend and vote at this meeting where exciting plans for future course development and clubhouse upgrades are to be discussed and outlined by Council and by Paul McGinley on behalf of McGinley Golf Course Design. Any members with queries can contract the shop or any member of Council. Ladies and Gents Single Stableford Opens are on 26th December and 1st Jan. An Open two person scramble is on the 30th Dec. Bookings on BRS opens 7 days in advance. Club Results Wednesday 11th December Winner: Seanan McAleer (9) – 40 pts Runner-up: Charlie McCahill (16) – 37 pts Saturday 14th December Winner: Pat O'Neill (15) – 45 pts Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (7) – 39 pts Gross: Eamonn McConigley (3) – 33 gross pts Third: Chuck McTaggart ( 8 ) – 38 pts Sunday 15th December Winner: Rory McDermott (18) – 38 pts Runner-up: Joe Ferry (10) – 37 pts Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+2) – 35 gross pts Third: John Joe McGowan (22) – 36 pts Ladies News Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies committee wish everyone a very happy and peaceful golfing Christmas. Congratulations to Ita Ward, who has been appointed Lady Captain for Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club 2025. Ladies Winter Links The weather played its part as requested for the ladies winter links on Thursday 12th Dec., which had been postponed from November. Some excellent results were returned on the day. Congratulations to all the winners. Overall Nett : Winner – Edel Ui Rabhartaigh (42) 41 pts Runner- Up – Carmel McGeady (36) 40pts Gross – Mandy Coyne (8) 23 pts 3rd – Tracy Spence (22) 39 pts BOT 4th – Catriona McCullagh (23) 39 pts 5th – Anne Curran (26) 37 pts Front 9 Marion Keating (24) 20pts Back 9 Christine Johnston (43) 21pts 2’s Kate Gallagher (18) 12th hole Augusta Neff (20) 12th hole Marie Durso (13) 16th hole Eileen Reilly (17) 10th hole October Re-entry Winner – Mary Barrett 75 Runner Up – Deirdre Hensey 70 November Re-entry Winner – Claire Ferry 73 ![]() Best Links in Ulster award for Portsalon Portsalon GC was honoured this week to be awarded the Best Links in Ulster prize at the Golfers Guide to Ireland awards held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Resort. Captain Pat Horner collected the crystal as the 31st edition of the awards ceremony was held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort in Dundalk this week, where industry leaders, enthusiasts and guests gathered to celebrate the very best in Irish golf. The Golfers' Guide to Ireland is the ultimate all-island directory for golf lovers. Attendees included notable representatives from the Irish golf community - RTÉ golf correspondent, Greg Allen, and Guest of Honour, Des Smyth with Cormac Devlin TD present for the prize giving. Christmas Hamper Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian who took out the final big prize of the calendar year on Sunday, winning the Gents Christmas Hamper with a magnificent tally of 45 points as he edged out Bradley Boyle and Paddy Kelly Jnr by one. Ryan McGettigan took out the gross prize, shooting 36 gross points. Club Results Saturday November 30th Winner: Stephen Boucher (12) – 40 pts Runner-up: Eunan McGarrigle (6) – 38 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (1) – 35 gross pts Third: Martin McFadden (16) – 37 pts Sunday December 1st – Gents Hamper Winner: Gerard Dorrian (17) – 45 pts Runner-up: Bradley Boyle (26) – 44 pts BOT Gross: Ryan McGettigan (1) – 36 gross pts Third: Paddy Kelly (20) – 44 pts Ladies News Christmas Hamper The ladies hamper due to be played for on Saturday 7th December has been postponed until the Spring. Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian, winner of the gents Christmas Hamper. Ladies Winter Links The links are due to be played on December 12th, having been postponed I November. Here’s hoping for much improved weather. If you have already booked a time, you will need to rebook again. BRS will open one week before or call the pro shop on 074 915 9459. Club News
Christmas Hamper The annual Christmas Hamper for Gents will take place on December 1st. Full details to follow. Ropes in play Members will note that the ropes are now in place to protect the surrounds of the green during the winter months when growth is at its poorest. All members are kindly asked to observe that trollies and buggies are not permitted inside the ropes. Please adhere by following the designated path around the greens and onwards to the next tees. Club Results Wednesday November 13th Winner: Finbarr McNamee (13) – 42 pts Runner-up: Shane McNamee (21) – 40 pts BOT Gross: David McCormick (2) – 34 gross pts Third: Brian Carney (25) – 40 pts Saturday November 16th Winner: Shaun Campbell (17) – 41 pts Runner-up: Paddy Merritt (15) – 40 pts Gross: Sean Forbes (5) – 31 gross pts Third: Martin McFadden (22) – 39 pts Sunday November 17th Winner: Paul Gallagher (10) – 41 pts BOT Runner-up: Barry Keeney (21) – 41 pts Gross: David Bonner (6) – 34 gross pts Third: James Duffy (18) – 38 pts Ladies News and Results Breast Cancer Fundraiser A wonderful amount of €1000 was raised by the Ladies Branch over the month of October for Breast Cancer Research. Lady Captain Noreen would like to thank all those who participated in the Play in Pink Open, bought tickets for the Pink Raffle, contributed to the October Monthly re-entries or donated in any way. Christmas Hamper and Dinner The final date for entry to the Christmas Hamper competition is Sunday 25th. Please have your names, and entry fee of €15 paid by this date. All details are in the locker room. The Hamper will be played on Saturday 30th November. Lady Beginners will play for their Hamper on Friday 29th November. The presentation and dinner for everyone will follow on Saturday 30th. Ladies Winter Links The booking system will open for the Ladies on Thursday 21st at 8am to be played on Thursday 28th November. Deepest Condolences Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch wish to extend their sympathy to Alison Kilgore, following the recent passing of her mother, Elizabeth Whiteside in Derry. May her gentle soul rest peacefully. |
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